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Bink58
Bink58
Inspiring
March 15, 2023
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Photoshop (custom) brushes no longer have preview icons

  • March 15, 2023
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I just updated Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop Version: 24.2.1 20230309.r.358 acd831a x64

I have my own brush presets that used to have an icon in the brush selection drop-down that reflected how it applies (tapered via pen pressure, etc...). The icon previews are gone.

Do they work like they should?

Yes (so far).

Is it difficult to sort them out visually?

Yes, even when the brush name reflects the characteristics.

 

Can this be fixed, Adobe?

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Correct answer Kevin Stohlmeyer

Hi @Bink58 open your brush settings panel along side your brush presets -

Are you seeing shape dynamics on the brushes you want to have tapered?

Example: Standard Brush - no pressure controls:

Pressure senstive brush with Shape Dynamics, etc. selected:

 

6 replies

Bink58
Bink58Author
Inspiring
March 16, 2023

Thanks for your help, Kevin. Much appreciated.

    Kevin Stohlmeyer
    Community Expert
    Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 17, 2023

    @Bink58 glad I could help!

     

    Bink58
    Bink58Author
    Inspiring
    March 16, 2023

    Now it's working... but only sometimes. The brushes do what they are supposed to do but the shape dynamics sample is off and on. I'll take this as a win for now.

    Kevin Stohlmeyer
    Community Expert
    Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 16, 2023

    Hi @Bink58 open your brush settings panel along side your brush presets -

    Are you seeing shape dynamics on the brushes you want to have tapered?

    Example: Standard Brush - no pressure controls:

    Pressure senstive brush with Shape Dynamics, etc. selected:

     

      Bink58
      Bink58Author
      Inspiring
      March 16, 2023

      That should read, "sample". Not "smaple". 😛

      Bink58
      Bink58Author
      Inspiring
      March 16, 2023

      Thanks Kevin. That solved half of the problem. I get the brush tip preview but the smaple stroke (tapered in this case) is still AWOL.

      Kevin Stohlmeyer
      Community Expert
      Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 16, 2023

      Hi @Bink58  go to the Gear/Settings icon and choose Brush Tip.

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